You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, possess good communication skills, and ideally have experience with industrial cleaning equipment or in healthcare.

You will provide diverse domestic services, support clinical operations, perform cleaning tasks, use equipment safely, and ensure compliance with health standards and monitoring targets.

Healthcare

Facilities Management

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

Science & Healthcare

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Who We Are NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - Position An opportunity has arisen for permanent Domestic Assistants based at University Hospital Ayr. Hours / Shift Pattern Post 1: 12.40 hours - Monday to Friday - 17:00 to 19:28 Post 2: As and When Required / Bank Post 3: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 16:30 to 20:27 Post 4: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 13:00-16:57 Post 5: 12.40 hours - Monday - Friday - 1700-1928 Post 6: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 1700-2057 Post 7: 29.60 hours - Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 14:25 What You Will Do You will provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets. You will be required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick, Hotel Services Manager- South on 01292 617162 or email Donna.kirkpatrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Who We AreNHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -PositionAn opportunity has arisen for permanent Domestic Assistants based at University Hospital Ayr.Hours / Shift PatternPost 1: 12.40 hours - Monday to Friday - 17:00 to 19:28Post 2: As and When Required / BankPost 3: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 16:30 to 20:27Post 4: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 13:00-16:57Post 5: 12.40 hours - Monday - Friday - 1700-1928Post 6: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 1700-2057Post 7: 29.60 hours - Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 14:25What You Will DoYou will provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets.You will be required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The JobExperience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skillsFor further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationIf you want to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick, Hotel Services Manager- South on 01292 617162 or email Donna.kirkpatrick@aapct.scot.nhs.ukAdditional Information For CandidatesYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This LinkPlease note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information atWe are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Domestic Assistant - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who We Are&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;An opportunity has arisen for permanent Domestic Assistants based at University Hospital Ayr.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hours / Shift Pattern&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Post 1: 12.40 hours - Monday to Friday - 17:00 to 19:28&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 2: As and When Required / Bank&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 3: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 16:30 to 20:27&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 4: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 13:00-16:57&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 5: 12.40 hours - Monday - Friday - 1700-1928&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 6: 7.89 hours - Saturday/Sunday - 1700-2057&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Post 7: 29.60 hours - Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 14:25&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You Will Do&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;You will provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;If you want to find out more about the role, please contact &lt;strong&gt;Donna Kirkpatrick&lt;/strong&gt;, Hotel Services Manager- South on &lt;strong&gt;01292 617162&lt;/strong&gt; or email &lt;strong&gt;Donna.kirkpatrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information For Candidates&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt; upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please contact &lt;strong&gt;JobTrain Candidate Support Hub&lt;/strong&gt; : - for advice and support with any system issues.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We recommend using the Internet Browser “&lt;strong&gt;Google Chrome&lt;/strong&gt;” or “&lt;strong&gt;Microsoft Edge&lt;/strong&gt;” when using JobTrain.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Some of our vacancies are for &lt;strong&gt;internal candidates only&lt;/strong&gt;. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full &lt;strong&gt;UK/EU/EEA &lt;/strong&gt;licence.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.&lt;/strong&gt;

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